The Hershey Company (HSY)
| Market Cap | 33.28B -6.3% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 12.26B +6.7% |
| Net Income | 1.79B +31.9% |
| EPS | 8.84 +32.1% |
| Shares Out | 200.98M |
| PE Ratio | 18.74 |
| Forward PE | 17.89 |
| Dividend | $5.81 (3.51%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 16, 2026 |
| Volume | 2,308,255 |
| Open | 162.21 |
| Previous Close | 160.28 |
| Day's Range | 161.50 - 165.98 |
| 52-Week Range | 156.16 - 239.48 |
| Beta | 0.07 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 181.67 (+9.7%) |
| Earnings Date | Oct 29, 2026 |
About HSY
The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. The company offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products, including mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums; protein bars; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups; and snack item... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2025, Hershey's revenue was $11.69 billion, an increase of 4.38% compared to the previous year's $11.20 billion. Earnings were $883.26 million, a decrease of -60.24%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 23 analysts, the average rating for HSY stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $181.67, which is an increase of 9.70% from the latest price.
News
Halloween gets pricier as chocolate costs climb — Hershey may feel the pinch
Higher cocoa and sugar prices are fueling above-average cost inflation for candy. Consumers are trading down to smaller packages.
Hershey price target lowered to $166 from $183 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan lowered the firm’s price target on Hershey (HSY) to $166 from $183 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Hershey price target lowered to $160 from $170 at Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo lowered the firm’s price target on Hershey (HSY) to $160 from $170 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm says there’s a clear “path…
Hershey price target lowered to $200 from $210 at Evercore ISI
Evercore ISI lowered the firm’s price target on Hershey (HSY) to $200 from $210 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.
Hershey price target lowered to $170 from $190 at DA Davidson
DA Davidson lowered the firm’s price target on Hershey (HSY) to $170 from $190 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The company easily beat consensus on tariff refunds,…
Hershey price target lowered to $175 from $178 at UBS
UBS lowered the firm’s price target on Hershey (HSY) to $175 from $178 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Hershey price target lowered to $170 from $180 at Stifel
Stifel analyst Matthew Smith lowered the firm’s price target on Hershey (HSY) to $170 from $180 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares.
Hershey downgraded to Hold from Buy at TD Cowen
TD Cowen analyst Robert Moskow downgraded Hershey (HSY) to Hold from Buy with a price target of $173, down from $198. The firm views the company’s Q3 report as mixed.
Hershey warns financial pressures on consumers could weigh on Halloween spending
Hershey on Thursday warned that increased pressure on shoppers due to higher gas prices, inflation and interest rates could impact how much consumers spend on candy this Halloween.
The Hershey Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2026
2027 sales growth guidance remains 2%–4%, supported by improving volumes, expanded innovation and salty capacity recovery, while consumer, freight and input-cost pressures create downside risk. Management expects meaningful 2027 margin improvement but says low-double-digit EPS growth needs a better operating environment.
The Hershey Company Earnings release: Q3 2026
The Hershey Company released its Q3 2026 earnings on October 29, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
The Hershey Company Quarterly report: Q3 2026
The Hershey Company has published its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report on October 29, 2026.
Hershey's Sales Rise Despite Growing Consumer Caution
The maker of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Twizzlers posted a third-quarter profit of $580.8 million, or $2.88 a share, compared with $276.3 million, or $1.36 a share, a year earlier.
Hershey reports Q3 adjusted EPS $2.64, consensus $2.11
Reports Q3 revenue $3.28B, consensus $3.25B. “Our third-quarter results show steady progress on our 2026 priorities,” said Kirk Tanner, The Hershey (HSY) Company President and Chief Executive Officer....
Hershey raises FY26 adjusted EPS view to $8.58-$8.74 from $8.36-$8.52
Consensus $8.48. Narrows FY26 revenue view to up 5% from up 4.5%-5%. Narrows FY26 capital expenditures view to $450M from $425M-$475M. The company said, “This outlook does not include potential…
Hershey Declares Quarterly Dividends
HERSHEY, Pa., Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced quarterly dividends of $1.452 on the Common Stock and $1.320 on the Class B Common...
The Hershey Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2026
Q3 sales grew 3% and adjusted EPS rose 103% to $2.64, including tariff-refund benefits. FY sales guidance is ~5% reported and ~3% organic, while consumer caution and salty-snack supply limits weigh on growth.
The Hershey Company Earnings release: Q3 2026
The Hershey Company released its Q3 2026 earnings on October 29, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
The Hershey Company Quarterly report: Q3 2026
The Hershey Company has published its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report on October 29, 2026.
Hershey Reports Third-Quarter 2026 Financial Results
HERSHEY, Pa., Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced net sales and earnings for the third quarter ended September 27, 2026 and updated its 2026 sales and earning...
Hershey to release protein powder — as CEO hopes to entice consumers on GLP-1 to snack again
Hershey's is trying to win over health-conscious consumers with a new protein powder -- and figure out how to get people on weight-loss drugs snacking again.
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Hershey price target lowered to $178 from $200 at Barclays
Barclays lowered the firm’s price target on Hershey (HSY) to $178 from $200 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the consumer staples…
Hershey price target lowered to $178 from $198 at UBS
UBS lowered the firm’s price target on Hershey (HSY) to $178 from $198 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Hershey price target lowered to $183 from $193 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan lowered the firm’s price target on Hershey (HSY) to $183 from $193 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares as part of a Q3 earnings preview. Published first…